Bliss Atlanta
188 14th Street at the W Midtown (lower level)
404-685-3510
Claim to fame: This New York-based spa founded in 1996 started something of a revolution by making going to a spa fun instead of stuffy. Trademarks include sky blue walls with clouds and "grass" tile floors. Bliss products, sold in spas, department stores and by mail, often go hand in hand with in-spa treatments, such as the new anti-aging "youth as we know it" facial ($185) and tire tackling "love handler" massage ($130) each of which has corresponding products to use at home.
Date opened: March
Amenities: Personal steam showers, sauna, digital lockers and heated shaving cream in men's locker room
Treats: Assortment of beverages, fruits and signature brownies provided by Atlanta's own Southern Sweets Bakery
Product lines: Bliss, DDF, This Works, Laboratoire Remede and Dr Sebagh
Space: Three massage rooms and three facial rooms, two mani and pedi stations. Note: wet body treatments are not available at this location
Don't miss: New 60-minute "pedi" colada, $70, for summer.
Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Mondays-Sundays
29 Spa
3376 Peachtree Road at the Mansion on Peachtree
404-995-7526
Claim to fame: Winemaker Lydia Mondavi is at the helm of what is currently the only 29 Spa in the country. The Atlanta native created the space specifically with Atlantans in mind. Every treatment at the ultra luxurious spa leverages the antioxidant properties of grape seeds or grape seed extract to fight the free radicals and pollutants that damage and age skin. Innovative services include a waterless mani ($45) and pedi ($65) using exfoliating grape seed crush with a moisturizing rose and grape seed mask.
Date opened: May
Amenities: Relaxation terrace, silk satin robes, microfiber sandals, heated water beds and personalized iPod selections
Treats: Fried chicken salad on lunch menu, grape seed antioxidant tea and of course, 29's signature wine
Product lines: All products in the 29 collection and a selection of eco-chic clothing
Space: Four mani and pedi stations, 14 treatment rooms
Don't miss: A Mondavi favorite "Trellis the Tresses," a $125 scalp massage and treatment with warm grape seed and olive oils and herbs.
Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Mondays-Sundays
O Aesthetics Anti-Aging and Laser Center
1675 Cumberland Parkway, Ste. 407, Ivy Walk at Vinings
Smyrna
770-863-9543
Claim to fame: A visit starts with a VISIA digital complexion analysis that shows damage undetectable to the eye. Clients receive feedback on skin and leave with product recommendations for skin care. Medical Director Okiki Louis, a former ER doctor, wants women to focus on the whole self, so while the center offers a range of medical treatments including injectables and laser services, there are also weight-loss solutions ranging from nutritional counseling to the newly offered VelaShape, a nonsurgical cellulite treatment.
Date Opened: September 2006
Amenities: Plush robes and fluffy slippers for client use
Treats: Lemon water, sparkling water and elderflower presse
Product lines: Obagi, IS Clinical, SkinCeuticals
Space: Five treatment rooms
Don't miss: The new "Ultimate O," $315, leaves skin glowing. This natural route to hydrated skin uses hyperbaric oxygen infusion treatments to deliver doses of hyaluronic acid and antioxidants deep into skin. Treatment includes an anti-aging caviar mask and mini facial from skilled aesthetician N'dine Drame.
Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays; closed Sundays and Mondays.
Facelogic
10930 Crabapple Road
Roswell
678-822-0228
Claim to fame: Facelogic is like a health club for the face. Owner Judy van Heiningen takes pride in providing all women with quality facials at the first East Coast location of this California-based company. Those who sign up for a 12-month membership (there is no enrollment fee) receive monthly facials for $49 (nonmembers pay $65). Elite facials and add-ons are available for an extra charge. Costs are kept low in part by the minimalist decor. All facialists are licensed and experienced.
Date opened: September 2006, Kennesaw location opening in July
Amenities: Robes provided for client use, zero-gravity chairs
Treats: Hot water with infusions of green tea extract
Product lines: MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross, Peter Thomas Roth, Eminence Organic, cosmetics by Sue Devitt
Space: One room with six divided facial stations
Don't miss: The new Microdermabrasion Facial is a noninvasive treatment to reduce wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and acne scars
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays; noon-6 p.m., Sundays
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